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English Vocab 25-29
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deride | express contempt for; ridicule. |
| desiccated | having had all moisture removed; dried out. |
| despicable | deserving hatred and contempt. |
| desultory | lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. |
| deviate | depart from an established course. |
| diadem | a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty. |
| diaphanous | (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. |
| dichotomy | a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. |
| ebullient | cheerful and full of energy. |
| eclectic | deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. |
| edify | instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually. |
| effete | affected and overly refined. |
| egregious | outstandingly bad; shocking. |
| elegy | a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. |
| elicit | evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions. |